On 3-11-2026 Cedar Grove Firefighters responded to the wooded area behind a Cliffside Drive commercial business. The fire was ignited by a down power line located adjacent to NJ Transit Rail Line.
CGFD Responds to Brush Fire
jcirasa
CGFD Responds To Fire
On 03-4-2026 Cedar Grove Firefighters where dispatched to a activated fire alarm at an area catering hall 1131 Pompton Ave. While responding the department was advised of a active fire in the basement. The fire was quickly extinguished, there was some minor damage and no injuries reported.
Blizzard of 2026
2/22/2026 – 2/23/2026 Cedar Grove Firefighters stood by in there fire stations throughout the blizzard. The states first in over thirty years.
CGFD Responds to Primary Electrical Wire Down
On 2-18-2026 Cedar Grove Firefighter responded to the area of Route 23 and Stevens Ave. on the report of a electrical wire down and fire. Firefighters stood by until the scene could be safely turned over to PSE&G personnel.
CGFD Responds Mutual Aid To Montclair
Cedar Grove Firefighter provided coverage while Montclair Firefighter battle a general alarm fire.
CGFD Monthly Drill
On 2–01–26 Cedar Grove Firefighters conducted their February monthly drill. Firefighters trained on orientated search, forcible entry and rapid intervention techniques.
New Chief Sworn In
On 2-3-2026 Alex Beauchamp was sworn in as Chief of the Department. Alex had previously been serving the last four years as Deputy Chief.
CGFD Responded Mutual Aid to Maplewood
Cedar Grove Firefights provided coverage for the South Essex Fire Department while South Essex Firefighters battled a multiple alarm fire.
Please Clear Snow From Hydrants
On 1-16-2026 while on a call, Cedar Grove Fire Fighters clear snow from hydrant
CGFD Responds to Carbon Monoxide Incident
On 1-26-2026 Cedar Grove Firefighters we called to a Laura Drive residence for an activated carbon monoxide alarm. Firefighters discovered snow had blocked the furnace vents and carbon monoxide was being drawn back into the residence activating the alarms.
Safety Note: Some furnaces have Direct venting systems. Its a sealed combustion process that pulls outside air for combustion and vents all combustion byproducts directly outdoors. Unlike traditional models exhausting via a chimney. Typical configurations include two separate vent pipes (one for intake, one for exhaust) or a concentric vent pipe. Homeowners need to keep the exterior vent pipe terminations clear of snow buildup and protected from blockages.